Guides, compliance tips, and industry insights from about 20 years in cannabis packaging. Written by Jeremy Deichen.

Child-resistant mylar bags need real CR certification under 16 CFR 1700.20 and ASTM D3475. Here's what CR actually means, how testing works, and how to spot suppliers who fake it.
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Smell-proof mylar bags use aluminum foil barriers to block cannabis odors, moisture, and oxygen. Here's how odor-barrier packaging actually works, what sizes you need, and how to verify CR compliance.
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Cannabis labeling requirements vary by state, with an average of 16.7 required label elements per state. Here's what goes on a compliant cannabis label, how universal symbols work, and what custom labels cost at wholesale volumes.
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Custom pre-roll boxes need to fit your product, pass CR compliance, and look good on dispensary shelves. Here's how to get sizing, materials, and finishes right without overpaying.
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Vape cartridge boxes need to be child-resistant, tamper-evident, and properly sized for 510-thread carts and disposables. Here's how to choose the right ones without overpaying.
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Silicone vs glass vs plastic, sizes from 2ml to 100ml, CR compliance, and how to choose the right dab container for your concentrate type — without overpaying.
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Pre-roll tubes and pre-roll boxes serve different purposes. Here's a breakdown of sizes, CR compliance, costs, and branding to help you choose the right format.
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If you sell cannabis products in North America, child-resistant packaging isn't optional. Here's what 16 CFR 1700.20 actually requires, how testing works, and why some suppliers lie about certification.
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Cannabis packaging rules vary by state, and getting it wrong means recalls or license violations. Here's what licensed producers need to know about CR requirements, universal symbols, tracking, and sustainability mandates heading into 2026.
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Not all mylar bags are built the same. Here's how to choose cannabis mylar bags by construction, size, finish, and compliance, without falling for broker markup or single-layer garbage that won't protect your product.
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